A woman recently bought a new Toyota and shared her excitement about one specific feature. It wasn’t the new car smell or the fancy technology. It was how little money she spent on gas. Her reaction to filling up her tank has caught attention from many drivers who are impressed by her low fuel bill.
In a video that has been viewed more than 259,000 times, content creator Kieran Elaine showed how much it cost to fill up her new Toyota. According to Motor1.com, she filmed the gas pump display as the numbers went up. The pump stopped at just $22.61 for 10.28 gallons.
“Are you freaking serious? Twenty-two dollars, dude. That’s unreal,” she said in the video. She made it clear that her tank was completely empty before filling it up. Anyone who has switched from a car that uses a lot of gas to one that saves fuel understands this feeling.
Switching to a fuel-efficient car makes a huge difference at the pump
Toyota Corollas get between 30 and 40 miles per gallon, depending on the year and model. The hybrid version gets over 50 miles per gallon. These numbers are much better than most SUVs, even smaller ones.
Elaine paid about $2.20 per gallon for gas. This price is much lower than recent years when gas went past $4 or even $5 per gallon in many places. Many Toyota owners have shared their own experiences with fuel efficiency, though some have learned important lessons about proper driving habits that can affect gas mileage.
Gas prices in 2026 are expected to average $2.97 per gallon across the country, according to CBS News. This is 13 cents less than 2025 and the lowest price since 2020. CNN reports that Americans will spend $11 billion less on gas than they did in 2025. The average household will spend $2,083 on gas this year, down from $2,716 in 2022.
Several reasons explain why gas prices are lower. Refineries are producing more fuel, oil prices have dropped, crude production is strong, and demand is lower during certain seasons. Oil is expected to average $51 per barrel in 2026, down from $65 in 2025. Prices will change with the seasons, reaching about $3.12 between spring and early summer before falling to $2.83 after June.
Gas prices vary by location. States like Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas are expected to see prices below $2.75 per gallon for the year. California, the Northeast, and cities like Chicago will have higher prices.
Sedans are the best choice for fuel efficiency. Most sedans have four-cylinder engines, which use less gas than the V-6 or V-8 engines found in SUVs. Even sedans with V-6 engines are more fuel-efficient because they power smaller and lighter vehicles.
People who commented on Elaine’s video were impressed. One comment said, “That’s why my commuter husband drove a corolla for years!!! The gas mileage is amazing!” Another comment said, “thats amazinggg thats is a non negotiable for my next car!!!!”
If saving money on gas is important to you, especially if you drive every day or travel often, a sedan can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. Regular maintenance also plays a key role in keeping fuel costs low, so it’s worth checking your dealership service reports carefully to ensure everything is done correctly.
Published: Jan 12, 2026 04:45 pm